WNBA Returning to Cleveland

The Women’s National Basketball Association will return to Cleveland in 2028 with the revival of the Cleveland Rockers.

The original Rockers played in Cleveland from 1997 through 2003.

The new team will play at Rocket Arena, the home of the Cavaliers. Detroit and Philadelphia were also awarded teams, with each new franchise paying a $250 million expansion fee.

The addition of Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Toronto (2026), and Portland (2026) will expand the WNBA to 18 teams.

TransDigm Inks $765M Acquisition

Cleveland-based aerospace supplier TransDigm Group will acquire Simmonds Precision Products for about $765 million in cash.

Simmonds, headquartered in Vermont, designs sensors and monitoring equipment for the aerospace and defense industries. It employs roughly 900 people.

TransDigm supplies aircraft components for commercial and military jets to manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus.

Estate Hits Market for $5.7M

A 14,289-square-foot estate at 8200 Kroger Farm Rd. in Cincinnati went up for sale for $5.7 million.

The luxury home includes five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half-baths, a gourmet kitchen, and eight fireplaces.

Situated on more than five acres, the property also features ponds, limestone terraces, and a saltwater pool. You can see 121 photos of the estate here.

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➤ Trumbull County: Six people died Sunday morning when a Cessna 441 crashed shortly after departing Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. (More)

➤ Columbus: Two people were struck by lightning Sunday afternoon on a soccer field near Northland High School. The victims were transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital, with one in critical condition and one in stable condition. (More)

➤ Lake Erie: The U.S. Coast Guard transported Lake Erie Island Cruises’ Goodtime 1 to Port Clinton after the cruise ship ran aground over the weekend. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Monsignor Michael Cariglio, the longest-serving pastor in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, retired after serving at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel since 1986. (More)

➤ Girard: The city honored Vietnam War veteran Kenneth David at a sign dedication recognizing his actions that earned him the Medal of Honor. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Ohio State Highway Patrol urged caution during the “100 deadliest days of summer,” a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day marked by increased traffic crashes. (More)

➤ The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team shut out Ireland 4-0 on Sunday at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets announced their preseason schedule, kicking off Sept. 21 against the St. Louis Blues. (See Schedule)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians will host a charity golf event Aug. 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 AL championship team. Proceeds will benefit youth-focused organizations. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ Cleveland-based Cleveland-Cliffs permanently closed its Steelton, Pennsylvania, steel plant after more than 160 years in operation. (More)

➤ The parent company of Sharonville-based Brighton Tru-Edge, a cold-form tank head manufacturer, acquired German manufacturer König and Co. GmbH. (More)

➤ A Columbus building built in 1910 and home to Chouette French Bistro went up for sale for $2.1 million. (More)

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➤ Toledo will host the second annual Toledo Jeep Fest Hype Bash on July 11, featuring activities such as vehicle smashing, food trucks, and merchandise sales. (Details)

➤ The annual Asian Lantern Festival will take place from Saturday through Aug. 24 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. (More)

➤ Two artists in Cleveland are launching a mobile classroom focused on literacy and art to support local adults who struggle with reading and writing. (More)

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